Author: David Poline

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CRE Jobs in Demand Now

By David Poline

Poline Search Partners is seeing a bump in companies making strategic hires to maximize income produced by their existing portfolios.

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Hybrid Workforce: A Way Forward

By David Poline

In 2020, many professionals became remote workers for the first time whether they wanted to or not. Company leadership was forced to learn how to manage a remote workforce on the fly. And many feared what this unforeseen shift could mean for their firm’s bottom…

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Looking for Talent? We Can Help

By David Poline

Poline Search Partners is a reliable resource for both companies and candidates. Here's a list of commercial real estate programs to review.

Top Interview Do’s and Don’ts – Company Edition

By David Poline

DO’S Prepare Just as you expect your candidates to know something about you and your firm, it’s important to take the time to learn about the candidate you are interviewing. Starting with the cover letter and resume, review previous companies and titles, noting if there…

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Job Searching? Be Open-Minded.

By David Poline

When searching for a job, the best advice we can offer is to be open-minded. Easier said than done, I know, but you can be flexible while still being intentional in your search. Here’s how:   Prioritize what’s important. Priority Lists are going to look…

Expanding our Reach, Retaining our Commitment

By David Poline

While Poline’s new identity as Poline Search Partners includes a new name, a new office, and some new faces, one thing is sure to remain unchanged: our efficient, effective search process to place high-quality, well-suited professionals that help our clients achieve their business goals. Building…

Attracting Young Talent to the CRE Industry

By David Poline

Check out my conversation with CRE Investor + Advisor Stan Sonenshine to consider the best way to attract a young, diverse and qualified CRE talent pool.

Job Searching During a Pandemic

Job Searching in a Pandemic: A Brave New World

By David Poline

Hiring and job searching practices have shifted since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, yet networking, resumes, interview preparation and LinkedIn engagement are still essential.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Initiatives

Improving Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I)

By David Poline

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I) initiatives require a long-term commitment to achieve results. It's important to be proactive with diversity training and other actions.

Hybrid Workplace: The Future of Office?

Introducing the Hybrid Workplace

By David Poline

With the onset of COVID-19, many businesses were thrown into a remote work situation over night. Now, many consider a hybrid workplace for the future.

WFH Fatigue: It's a Real Thing

WFH Fatigue: It’s a Real Thing

By David Poline

As the global pandemic continues, professionals working in home offices are experiencing WFH fatigue as they attempt to balance work, home, children and financial anxiety.

Poline Associates Diversity + Inclusion Statement

Diversity & Inclusion at Poline Associates

By David Poline

For more than a year now, Poline has been discussing diversity & inclusion with various organizations and individuals. But we want to do more than talk; we are ready to act.

Recruiters' Role in Diversity & Inclusion

Recruiter Role in Diversity and Inclusion

By David Poline

Recruiters play an important role in ensuring diversity & inclusion in the commercial real estate industry, an industry that's long struggled with lack of diversity.

Resume Bullet Points, How to Improve

How to Improve Your Resume Bullet Points

By David Poline

Resume bullet points are important. Avoid only listing your job responsibilities. Instead, effectively convey your skills by using the structure provided in this blog.

Five Resume Formatting Pitfalls to Avoid

Five Resume Formatting Pitfalls to Avoid

By David Poline

Research shows recruiters spend just over seven seconds initially reading a resume, so you want yours to stand out – especially in today’s highly competitive job market.

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